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When a player draws their last card do they refresh?

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FAQ #10918·June 9, 2026·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

No, drawing the last card in your deck does not cause you to "refresh" or recycle your trash.

In Riftbound, you only perform a "Burn Out" (which includes recycling your trash into your Main Deck) if you are instructed to draw a card and your Main Deck is empty.

According to Rule 413.4 and Rule 431.1:

  • Drawing the last card: As long as there is at least one card in your deck, you simply draw it normally. Your deck is now empty, but no penalty or action is triggered.
  • Attempting to draw from an empty deck: If you are instructed to draw a card while your deck is already empty, you trigger a Burn Out. Per Rule 431.2, you must then:
    1. Recycle your trash into your Main Deck (randomizing it).
    2. Choose an opponent to gain 1 point.
    3. Complete the original draw instruction.
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